Siemens Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Siemens issued a safety notice regarding a potential fire hazard in certain tumble dryers manufactured in 2002. If you own a Siemens tumble dryer that may have been made in 2002, check whether it is affected and contact Siemens directly.
Siemens’ own description of the risk: “An electrical component on a limited number of Siemens branded tumble dryers manufactured in 2002 may overheat and in very rare cases cause a potential fire hazard.”
Which Models Are Affected?
Siemens did not release specific model numbers with this safety notice, which makes it more difficult for owners to confirm whether their machine is affected. Siemens stated that affected dryers were manufactured in 2002.
Two points to bear in mind when checking:
- If the dryer was purchased before 2002, it is unlikely to be affected.
- If it was purchased in 2003, it is still possible it was manufactured in 2002 – always check the manufacturing date on the serial number plate rather than the purchase date.
The original Siemens safety notice page has been deleted or moved and is no longer accessible. If you have a Siemens tumble dryer from this period and are concerned, contact Siemens directly via their main website to establish whether your specific model is affected and what action to take.
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